Gawnaha - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Gawnaha is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bagahi-baswaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gawnaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gawnaha is 216750. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.6 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gawnaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gawnaha

As per Census 2011, Gawnaha village has a total population of 1,802 people, consisting of 949 males and 853 females. The village has 298 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 439 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 811 literate and 991 illiterate residents. Additionally, 200 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gawnaha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gawnaha

Gawnaha is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gawnaha

Gawnaha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chamua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Gawnaha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Gawnaha is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gawnaha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gawnaha village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gawnaha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gawnaha village are given below:

FAQs about Gawnaha